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Sunday, February 19, 2012

A Hearty Favorite

When my husband and I registered for my bridal shower, we put all sorts of appliances and gadgets on our list. We received pretty much all of them, and we use them all to varying degrees. But one that I use regularly -- on a weekly basis during the winter months -- is the slow cooker. This recipe combines the slow cooker combine with one of my favorite meals: soup.

This one is another favorite of ours. Great flavor, satisfying, easy to make, and freezes nicely. No wonder this recipe is heavy in my rotation.

Hearty Pasta Tomato SoupRecipe from Taste of Home

Ingredients:

1 lb. bulk Italian sausage

6 cups beef broth

1 28-oz. can stewed tomatoes

1 15-oz. can tomato sauce

2 cups sliced zucchini

1 large onion, chopped

1 cup sliced carrots

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 medium green pepper, chopped

¼ cup minced fresh parsley

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 clove garlic, minced

2 cups frozen cheese tortellini

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the next 13 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the vegetables are tender.